Impact of Neurological Rehabilitation in Autoimmune Encephalopathy: A Case Report

The physiotherapy rehabilitation program aims to build up functional activity, coordination, and balance ambulation for proper independence in the activities of daily living. An uncommon but complicated neurological condition called autoimmune encephalopathy is caused by the body's immune system mistakenly attacking healthy brain tissue. This condition often leads to a wide range of neurological and cognitive symptoms, making its diagnosis and treatment challenging. Physiotherapy, a vital component of the comprehensive management of autoimmune encephalopathy, plays an important role in improving the health of affected patients. In this report, the patient's occupational requirements and enhancement in executing daily living tasks were the focus of physiotherapeutic rehabilitation. The outcomes included the Berg Balance Scale and Functional Independence Measure. We observed a marked increment in muscle tone and strength, active range of motion, and significant enhancement in the individual's functional independence with physiotherapeutic protocol postoperatively. This case report provides an overview of the execution and function of physiotherapy in the management of autoimmune encephalopathy, emphasizing its contributions to symptom alleviation, functional recovery, and the overall well-being of patients.